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(815) 637-0705

777 Cherokee Road , Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,099,000
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BEDS4 BATHS2 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET2,936 MLS#12749840
STATUSNew PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 115

Property Description

Move-in-ready Colonial in an incredible Whispering Oaks location within the Cherokee Elementary School district. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees and exceptional privacy, this four-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers 2,936 square feet above grade, plus a finished basement. Hardwood floors extend through much of the first floor. The gracious living room features a fireplace and custom built-ins, while the formal dining room provides ample space for holiday gatherings. The white kitchen includes granite countertops, a Wolf range, newer Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher, and breakfast-bar seating. An adjoining breakfast room opens to the spacious family room addition, where a vaulted ceiling, walls of windows, and multiple sets of French doors fill the space with natural light and connect the interior to the yard. A well-designed mudroom with built-in storage and a powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs are four comfortable bedrooms and two full baths, including a generously sized primary bedroom. The finished basement provides additional recreation space and plenty of storage. Outside, the paver patio overlooks a quiet, park-like yard surrounded by mature arborvitae and layered plantings. Major improvements include a new roof in 2023, Renewal by Andersen windows in 2021, two newer furnaces, and one central air unit replaced in 2024. Additional features include two-zone heating and cooling, lawn irrigation, backyard storm drainage connected to the city storm sewer, and an oversized two-car garage. Walk to Cherokee Elementary and the train, with easy access to downtown Lake Forest and Route 41.

777 Cherokee Road | MLS# 12749840

This single family home located at 777 Cherokee Road , Lake Forest, IL 60045 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,099,000. This property was built in 1961 and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 partial baths with 2936 sq. ft. Cherokee Road is located within the District 115 school district. Search Lake Forest real estate on vlocarno.gogambino.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplaces: 1
Garage: 2.5
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Home Style: Colonial
Lot Size: 0.60 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $16,680
Year Built: 1961

Amenities

Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Dry Bar
Built-in Features

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Recreation Room, Breakfast Room
Additional Structures: None
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier
Association Includes: None
Bath Features: Double Sink
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Cedar, Cement Siding
Fireplace Location(s): Living Room
Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Lot: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Lot Dimensions: 89x263x128x220
Other Equipment: Security System, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
Parcel#: 16044090200000
Parking: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Security: yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 10
Township: West Deerfield
Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Room Sizes

Recreation Room: 25X25
Breakfast Room: 17X13
Bedroom 2: 17X13
Bedroom 3: 13X13
Bedroom 4: 12X10
Dining Room: 12X12
Family Room: 29X14
Kitchen: 19X8
Laundry: 19X10
Living Room: 23X15
Primary Bedroom: 23X16

Local Schools

High School: Lake Forest High School
Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
School District: District 115

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Compass
Agency Phone: 847-416-0446

Shown By

Agent Name: Vita Locarno
Agent Phone: (815) 637-0705
Agency Title: Gambino Realtors

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